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Department of Education

Master of Education (M.Ed.) Degree

Major in Educational Diagnostician (Standard Professional Certificate)
(Major Code: 5460)

Requirements

Prerequisite: EPSY 3350/6350 or EDSP 4351; 4352 or 6352; and 4357 or 6357.

Admission—candidates must:

  • Complete a formal application and mandatory interview;
  • Meet University Graduate School admission requirements; and
  • Hold a standard classroom teaching certificate.

Completion of 36 semester hours:

  • EDPD 6303, 6304, EDAD 6308, 6311.
  • EPSY 6322, 6374.
  • EDSP 6354, 6356, 6358, 6359, 6364, 6376, 6377.

Students may graduate with a M.Ed. degree upon completion of 36 semester hours (must complete the graduate core component). All 39 hours must be completed for educational diagnostician certification, as well as state-mandated proficiency test(s).

Students who have not taken EPSY 6322 and/or 6374 at WTAMU must give evidence of competency in diagnosis and prescription by successfully completing a case study. Two years teaching experience in a public or private accredited school and successful completion of a state test is required for certification.